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LYC: Thoughts from a vocal NeverTrumper pundit on Trump's first week in office

Posted by Strongbad (aka Rambler14) Jan 27 '17, 04:14

By and large, his cabinet picks are sound. The rumor of Neil Gorsuch for the Supreme Court, if true, would be a grand slam making Trump one of the most significant Presidents to affect long-term change in America. General Mattis at Defense is shaping up to be a superb choice, and Rex Tillerson has alleviated any concerns about him. He will make an excellent Secretary of State.

Donald Trump has also been a leader of sound judgment with his executive orders. He strikes me as a man who is hell bent on keeping promises made on the campaign trail and is not, in the mold of a typical politician, trying to obfuscate and abandon commitments previously made. Reinstating the Mexico City policy is tremendous. Calling out China is the right thing to do. Solidifying ties to Britain with a trade agreement is bold. Shutting down the EPA is praise worthy. Rejecting the Susan Collins-Bill Cassidy plan to keep Obamacare while pretending not to was the right thing to do.

It has not been without problems. I think the grievance-mongering against Mexico is wrong. I think his protectionism and call for tariffs is bad policy. The use of his Android phone for tweeting is a terrible idea given his unsecured phone’s vulnerability. His tweeting is a distraction, and I get the sense he does not understand how some of his tweets really can seriously affect individuals and our nation. I wish he would stop. That likewise reflects on his authoritarian tendencies, which if not tempered will harm our individual liberty and our national security.

Donald Trump was not my first or last choice for President. I still have tremendous concerns about him. He is also, however, my President and I want him to do well. Thus far President Trump appears to be trying to keep his promises and is racking up successes with which conservatives should be pleased. If he continues on this path, I will gladly support his re-election in 2020.

Frankly, conservative critics and skeptics of Donald Trump, myself included, could well stand to admit in this first week there has been much about which we should be happy. We should admit Donald Trump is thus far, far better than Hillary Clinton. That does not mean we should abandon our concerns. It does mean we should be modest in our approach moving forward.

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This is like the writings of a political science professor on a massive acid trip. -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 27, 06:33
This is how democracy dies -- nm - ty97 Jan 27, 06:21
For the love of... -- nm - David's iPad Jan 27, 06:13 1
- puppies? -- nm - Beaker Jan 27, 06:17
" We should admit Donald Trump is thus far, far better than Hillary Clinton." - Marlowe Jan 27, 06:04
*sigh* -- nm - Krusty Jan 27, 05:25 11
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  - Nope but it's not any easier to swallow. I'm seeing good people give in to bad ideas because of one thing that they find acceptable. -- nm - Krusty Jan 27, 05:30 9
    - The telling point of that article - "Trump is an authoritarian, but a guy we can work with. Liberals will restrict our liberty and freedom, and it's - Roger More Jan 27, 05:40 8
      - "...Liberals will restrict our liberty and freedom..." but...he...you...gitmo...echelon...*eye twitch* -- nm - Mel Profit Jan 27, 06:34
      - That's exactly my point and it's very troubling. -- nm - Krusty Jan 27, 05:41 6
        
        I know - I just wanted to be more explicit about how skewed that POV is -- nm - Roger More Jan 27, 05:48 5
        
        Yeah, it's disturbing and I wish they'd read their own words with a clear head and see what they're falling for right now. -- nm - Krusty Jan 27, 05:51 4
        
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        4 years alone in the woods probably sounds dismal. -- nm - Reagen Jan 27, 06:22
        
        "those people" (define as needed) -- nm - znufrii Jan 27, 06:03 1
        
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Lol -- nm - znufrii Jan 27, 05:07
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- Me? No. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 27, 05:03
In some ways, this line of thinking is worse than what Trump is doing as President. It enables Trump to make even worse decisions. -- nm - Inigo Jan 27, 05:02
Erik Erickson -- nm - Roger More Jan 27, 04:57 8
- Yes. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 27, 05:00 7
  - It's always Erik Erickson -- nm - Roger More Jan 27, 05:12 6
    - Your point is.... ??? -- nm - Strongbad Jan 27, 05:22 5
      - You anonymize these articles "a conservative pundit", "a conservative I respect" etc and it's always Erik Erickson. Why not just give the source? -- nm - Roger More Jan 27, 05:29 4
        
        I do? - Strongbad Jan 27, 05:46 3
        
        Short answer, which I'll keep on B2 - Roger More Jan 27, 06:44
        
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        Not as much persuasive - Strongbad Jan 27, 08:59
this is fine -- nm* - Beaker Jan 27, 04:31

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